Summary:
In individuals with diabetes using the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system,
activation of the Activity feature prior to exercise significantly reduced insulin delivery and attenuated glucose drops compared to the Auto mode (without the Activity feature), though hypoglycemia incidence was similar across all conditions.
These findings suggest the importance of using additional strategies, such as earlier activation of the Activity feature and/or carbohydrate intake, to further mitigate hypoglycemia risk during exercise.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals with diabetes using the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system during exercise. |
| Intervention | Activation of the Omnipod 5 Activity feature either 30 or 60 minutes before exercise. |
| Comparison | Regular Omnipod 5 Auto mode (without activation of the Activity feature) during exercise. |
| Outcome | Activation of the Activity feature reduced insulin delivery and attenuated glucose drops. However, hypoglycemia incidence did not differ between intervention and comparison groups. Early use of the feature, as well as additional precautions like carbohydrate intake, may help further reduce hypoglycemia risk. |
Source: Lauren V Turner, et al. “Use of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Activity Feature Reduces Insulin Delivery and Attenuates the Drop in Glycemia Associated With Exercise in a Randomized Controlled Trial.” Read article here.
